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Coffee Conversations with Greg J
by Beach City Radio
Unapologetically Black perspectives. Culturally Relevant conversation with thought leaders from all over the diaspora. Topics are reflective contemplations of current issues and trends centered in arts and culture in the global Black community. We seek truth. We seek to inform and inspire the Beloved Community. Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world. This podcast ca
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Reflections of Malcom X - Now More than Ever... Torrence Brannon-Reese
May 19 marks the 100th Birthday of Malcolm X. In this episode, we are reflecting with arts and culture icon Torrence Brannon-Reese as he shares perspectives of thought founded on the history of Malcolm, and celebrate his long standing vision of designating a sretch of Crenshaw Blvd in Los Angeles...
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Stand with South Africa: Pastor Kelvin Sauls & Paul Turner
South Africa has been in the crosshairs of the Trump Administration. Clearly South Arican born Elon Musk has a great deal of influence in these decisions. Listen as we encourage the people to support South Africa. What are the issues there? What should we as Black Americans Be aware of? What is...
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Contemplations of USAID, The Congo - Paul Turner, International Economic Development Professional
In the whirlwind of executive orders and conflagrations of federal government administration, we see this all is happening in the midst of conflict in the Congo, and the concellation of the work being done by USAID.. These actions affect relief and community development work in Africa. Paul…
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Conversation with Nasty Nes Rodriguez - Rest in Peace
Recently, the Hip-Hop industry lost a legend. Nasty Nes was essential in claiming Seattle's place in the rap matrix through the massive success of Sir Mix A Lot, NastyMix Records was a dynamic imprint that illuminated an obscure geographic region in terms of rap music. We recorded this broadcast…
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City of Long Beach votes to raise Pan African Flag during Black History Month
Following a motion forwarded by Long Beach City Councilmember Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, and seconded by Councilmember Dr. Jodi Ricks-Oddie, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the raising of the Pan African Flag. The motion requested that annually, the flag will fly alongside the Stars and...
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Liberia to the USA - Gwen AUstin: Businesswoman, Author, Philanthropist
We are honored to speak with Gwen Austin - a prominent businesswoman, author and philanthropist. She is a Liberian-born American residing in the LA area. She shares her story of immigration to this country and reflects on the changes she has seen in the US and the changes we are seeing on the...
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Serving Altadena Community thru the Devastating Eaton Fire - Dr. Belinda Allen, West Angeles Community Development Corporation
The fires raging across the Los Angeles area have been devastating. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out. In Altadena the devastation is apocalyptic as thousands are left with nothing after thier homes have completely burned down. Generations of African Americans left homeless and in despair....
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Civic Engagement & Cultural Celebrations
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day has been a centerpiece in cities all over the Southland. In recent years, it would appear that black centered cultural celbrations have been muted.So what are the cultural and civic nuances in presenting cultural celebrations? Is there an air of anti...
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Black Immigration Perspective - Pamela Asobo-Anchang, Publisher Immigrant Magazine
And so, as the peaceful transition of power takes place, the government is taking action against immigrants. We hear talk of mass deportation and birthrights, The narrative has folk stereotypically thinking of Latino immigrants. However; the discussion affects the Diasporic immigrants. Black folk...
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Boots on the Ground-the Altadena Fires: Pastor G. LaKeith Kenebrew
As wildfires siege LA County, we turn our attention to the community of Altadena, where a vibrant community of black folk have lived for generations. The neighborhood has been deeply impacted by the wildfires in an incredibly and unimaginable way. Pastor G. LaKeith Kenebrew of the Hillside Church...
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The Consciousness of Holistic Nutrition - Dr. Sharita Yazid
As we move through the festive season and into the new year, we are eating a lot. Being mindful of how and what we eat is essential to our consciousness as a people. Disease, unhealthy diets and pratices set us up for discproportinate disease and malady in our communties. Dr. Sharita Yazid speaks...
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The Meaning of Kwanzaa - Did Karenga really invent the Nguzu Saba? - RW Akile
We're taking an examination of Kwanzaa - What is it? How did it start? Did Dr. Karenga really develop the Nguzu Saba? Long time Kwanzaa and the former/original Director of the Kwanzaa People of Color Coordinating Committee RW Akile as he shares first hand observations of the history of Kwanzaa.…
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Conversation with Wutah Kobby - One of Ghana's Biggest Music Stars
Its the seaso of "Ghana in December" and we're linking with one of Ghana's top music stars. Wutah Kobby is well know having a huge discography of hits and production credits for many of the most popular artsts in the West African Nation. We're talking cultural exchange, Ghana's relevance in the...
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Reparations in California: Where Do We Go From Here? - Attorney Kamillah V. Moore
As we face uncertain paths in government, reparations has been a vigorous discussion in California. After a landmark 1100 page report composed by a select Reparations Task Force and supported by State Government, two critical reparations bills were to be voted on during the last Legislative…
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Black Men won't Vote?! Reparations Controversy?! Election concerns in SoCal?!
There is this narrative out there that says Black men will not vote for VP KLamala Harris because she is a woman. I have never heard any man speak like that. Brothas are looking at policy as far as I know... And then in California, the California Legislative Black Caucus botched reparations vote...
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Haiti: Lingering Crisis at Home; Racism in the US - Dr. Jude Azad
We wanted to get an update on the crisis in Haiti. and then Trump made the outrageous claim that Haitian immigrants are eating cats and dogs in Springfield, OH. Today, we are joined by Haitian Community activist Dr. Jude Azad who shares with us the hooros in Haiti, and his community'sd experience...
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Ancestral Intelligence - Dr. Tony Browder
As we are consumed with a contentious presidential election, are we in danger of losing our African Centered Consciousness? Are we losing the essence of African Centered thought? How do we reconcile our ccultural center in this day and time that also tries to stoke our patriotism? Dr. Tony…
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Trump & Christians: A Black Church Perspective - Pastor Mark Whitlock, Reid Temple AME Church
Trump exhorts all Christians to vote for him... What does this mean? We reached out to one of our most endearing theological scholars and Church leaders, Dr. Mark Whitlock, Pastor of the Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale, MD for perspective.. This is fascinating discussion from a black church...
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Wait. What?!!! NABJ invites Trump to confab - Beverly White, renowned journalist
The Nationa Association of Black Journalists is holding its national convention this week in Chicago. They invited Former President Donald Trump. Many objected to the invitation, some even resigned their membership within the organization. And then the line of questioning... we reached out to...
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Kamala and the Democratic Pivot - Carolyn Fowler, California Democratic Party
What a whirlwind of events!! First the debate debacle.... then the Assassination Attempt... then Presidential COVID... then the bombshell announcement of pulling out of the race and endorsing VP Kamala Harris... tens of thousands of black women and men mobilize to raise millions of dollars and to...
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30 Years of Democracy: Post Apartheid South Africa - Pastor Kelvin Sauls
Its been thirty years since the dismantling of Apartheid in South Africa. Nelson mandela merged from 27 years of imprisonment. Duly Elcted President and the long fought democratic government was put in place. Now, its been thirty years. Where is South africa now? Hat are the triumphs? What are…
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Public Art in Long Beach, CA - Cynthia Lujan, Arts Council for Long Beach
It's a sad story. In the 6th District near Martin Luther King Jr. Park, are various artistic expressions in homage to Dr. King. ON such expression of street art was a utility box adorned with a beautiful painting of Dr. King. Unfortunately, gang culture made thier presence known by defacing the...
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South African Jazz - Live from Johannesburg, renowned radio broadcaster Nonn Botha
South African Jazz Movement: I am often asked about the music of Africa. Sure, we hear Afrobeats, that awesome genre centered from a lot of Nigerian artists, but what about other expressions of Music from other parts of the continent? Other genres like r&b, jazz? On the next Coffee Conversations...
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The Case for Reparations: Chris Lodgson, Coalition for a Just & Equitable California
As we consider issues of the eelectorate, Reparations are an issue that is making its presence known in the halls of the California State Capitol. Cali is the only state to have created a Reparations Task force where legislators have undertaken a massive and comprehensive study of the issue of...
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Crisis in Haiti: Monique Clesca, writer, journalist, FMR UN Official live from Port Au Prince
Last week, we were honored to hear from renowned journalist, witer, and Former UN Official Monique Clesca as she shared an "on the ground" perspective of the chaos erupting in Haiti. Armed gangs have taken over large swaths of land and government has been rendered ineffective. Two prison breaks…
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Global Assignment: The legacy of Dr. Runoko Rashidi - Tony Browder
We welcome renowned Pan African Scholar and historian Tony Browder to the coffee table as legacy of the late great Pan African ScholarDr. Runoko Rashidi is discussed. We explore the essence of Pan African Consiousness and the importance of this history for people of African descent in this United...
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Pan African Heritage Museum, Cape Coast Ghana - The Honorable Kojo Yankah
On this episode of Coffee Conversations with Greg J., we are lifting up an incredible project in Ghana, the Pan African Heritage Museum Listen as Kojo Yankah joins us from Cape Coast Ghana, to share the whys and wherefores of this great museum . In the meantime, go to www.pahmuseum.org to see the...
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The Making of HipHop: History of HipHop Journalism - Darryl James
This week we will continue our examination of the Making of Hip-Hop with a fascinating conversation with @Darryl James. He is a publisher, writer, entrepreneur and social critic. He was the Publisher/Editor of RapSheet, the first Hiphop Newspaper, the writer for HipHop Countdown and Report, the...
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Are You Ready for Some Football? - Reflections on the World's Favorite Sport
Just as we are enthralled with the NFL playoffs, so are our African brothers and sisters enthralled with the Africa Cup of Nations foootball tournament (soccer) … we have Rodney Knox former Marketing Director for the San Francisco 49ers and Edward Aiken reknowned radio and television sports...
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Gospel of Social Justice - Rev. Kelvin Sauls
History shows that the Black Church has a been essential in our fight towards freedom and equality. But these are unprecedented times. We sit and chat with Rev. Kelvin Sauls, a progressive, prophetic and Pan-African Pastor engaged in trans-national emancipatory faith-rooted organizing at the...
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AI: Increasing the digital divide? - Sadiki Bakari
The global reset is real and we've invited Afro-futuristic Researcher, Sadiki Bakari to discuss Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies and what they mean to us. Our digital devices are really startling us. Clearly major developments are happening in the digital space. and what in...
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The Making of Hip-Hop: Violet Brown and Greg Mack
As we talk about 50 years of hip-hop, we gather with Industry legend Violet Brown and iconic radio broadcaster Greg Mack to talk about the early days of hip-hop. Violet was the premier buyer for Wherehouse Records and Greg was the nucleus of the crew at 1580 KDAY, the first commercial radio…
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A League of their own - Women's Tackle Football League
Although the original broadcast came as a subject change after a robust discussion of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary, the topic deserves its own podcast... We are talking about the Women's Tackle Footbal League - a national phenomenon as the dialogue amplifyes women in sports. This is serious…
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The Making of Hip-Hop: Conversation with Felicia Morris (The Poetess) & Sheena Lester (Journalist)
And so as everyone is talking about the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, we continue our series on the Making of Hip-Hop. When Hip-Hop emerged, I was a young industry executive and that gave me a front row seat to what is now the biggest music genre ever. Today, we speak with a renonwed rap artist,...
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Contemplations on the Montgomery Brawl, Niger and other news and culture items
The brawl in Montgomery had everyone talking. I commented on a facebook post after viewing ONE single point of view. A view that made me comment that the now renowned "Aquaman" swam over but didnt do anything. I wasnt dissing him because actually I was still giving him props. I erred however...
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Racism and Resignations- LA City Hall at a Crossroads - Jasmyne Cannick/Dr. Anthony Samad
As the City reels from hearing astoundingly racist comments caught on tape and spewed by LA City Council President Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin DeLeon and Ron Herrera, The City is in an uproar. Renowned academic, Dr, Anthony Samad and political nalyst, aithor and blogger Jasmyne Cannick…
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Black Stuntmen and Stuntwomen's Association: 55 years of equity and inclusion
The struggle towards equity and inclusion in the movie business has always been a long and arduous fight. We always think of the actors and actresses in front of the camera but what about the stuntmen and stuntwomen. We're talking to two veteran stuntmen Alex Brown and Henry King alongside Robert...
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Education and the Future of Work: Dana Hammond, Founder/CEO-Academy of Media Arts
As our communities emerge from pandemic recovery, clearly the future of work has changed. New skill sets are needed in the workplace creative spaces, Technology is the foundation toward commerce. How are we preparing our young minds for advancement in these days and time. How do we encourage...
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30 Years Later_ 1992_ Los Angeles Civil Unrest
Reflevtions of the 1992 Civil Unrest
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Black Theater Perspectives: Sandra Evers-Manly, Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center
We contemplate the essence of theater from a black perspective, What are the triumphs and challenges of producing plays and musicals. Are we promoting the pornography of Black Pain? What about film? We are telling our own stories with Sandra Evers-Manly, Founder of the Black Hollywood Education…
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Black and British: Perspectives of Black community and the Monarchy
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is a global hostorical occurrence, Much is being said about her legacy, I began to contemplate the civil rights movement in the UK and decided to reach out to a black newspaper in London to gain the community's perspective. We are excited to welcome @LeahMahon,...
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Black Music Month History: Historian and Music antique collector Bill Doggett =
As we contemplate African American Music Appreciation Month, We are chopping it up with renowned collector, historian and lecturer Bill Doggett as we exolore the early history of African American Music. This is a fascinating discourse
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Creating a sustainable Arts & Culture Community = Robert Sausedo, Lula Washington
The Creative Economy continues to be a vibrant and compelling conversation here... We're linking with Robert Sausedo, CEO of renowned Community Based organization Community Build to discuss the importance of arts and culture advocacy as the City recovers. We're joined by legacy arts and culture...
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Creative Economy: Black Stuntmen and Women's Association: Margaret Kreeger, Esq.
This will be a very interesting conversation with Margaret Kreeger, Esq, a renowned industry instrumental in breaking barriers to segments of the working industry. These breakthroughs led to the formation of the Black Stuntmen and Women's Association.
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Ismaila MBaye: Live from Senegal - Every Hhuman needs a human
We reach across the oceans to link in with Senegalese music star and renowned actor in African Cinema, Ismail Mbaye. We are talking about his latest music offering, his acting career and rge global music arts and culture scene,,, This one is interesting because the entire conversation is spoken…
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Electoral Contemplations: Long Beach, LA, and California
As the election looms near, we are inundated with a plethora of negative advertising. In Long Beach, super negative mailers are hitting community mailboxes. In Longs Angeles a parade of negative television ads rare dominating our viewing consciousness... Siting with us with coffee and...
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State of California Reparations Task Force: Journalist Antonio Ray Harvey
The State of California has mandated that a task force investigate the feasibility for roviding and distributing reparations for descendants of slave, The hearings have been going on and we're sitting to talk with renownd journalist Antonio Ray Harvey of the California Black Media Network so to...
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Global Creative Economy: Toni Simmons-Henson, Atlanta Black Theater Festival
Cinversations of the Creative Economy continue as we turn our lens globally. We're talking to the Executive Director of the Atlanta Black Theater Festival, Toni Simmons-Henson. We just linked up with her in Ghana and now that we are back in the States , we're talking about the challenges and...
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Black History Month Everyday: Dr. Daniel Walker - Scholar, historian, author, social entrepreneur
Originally streamed in Black History Month, we did not post to the podcast library until now. Dr. Daniel Walker examines Black Hisptory Month and why it matters. This is a great conversation!!!
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State of the Port: Steven Neal, President, Harbor Commission
On the heels of the annual "State of the Port" report, We spoke with Steven Neal for a check in on how the Port of Long Beach is handling it's mission to keep the supply chain moving and relieve the backlog of cargo ships in the Long Beach Harbor... Big Job. Great conversation...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Unapologetically Black perspectives. Culturally Relevant conversation with thought leaders from all over the diaspora. Topics are reflective contemplations of current issues and trends centered in arts and culture in the global Black community. We seek truth. We seek to inform and inspire the Beloved Community.
Greg J. is a media executive, producer, arts and culture advocate and global thinker. His long career at Black Radio has given him a front row seat to the lifestyles, trends and perspectives of the Black American Community. Driven by a deeply thoughtful desire to build bridges of music, arts and culture with Africa and African America, Greg is a culture keeper, seeking to provide information, music and cultural experiences rooted in art from all over the world. He is an accomplished arts experience producer, having created and administered some of the top community music stages and arts activations across the Southland and indeed the world.
This podcast ca
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